2017 Board of Directors

President Marianne Hamada (top)

1st Vice President Terry Furey (top left)

2nd Vice President Brandon Matson (center right)

Secretary Rita Anderson (center left)

Treasurer Glen Terry (bottom left)

Director at Large Dr. Anil S. Muhammed (bottom center)

Director at Large Frances Romero (bottom right)

Director at Large Zohra Muhammed (not pictured)

North Torrance Homeowners Association

is holding its General Meeting on

Thursday, February 2, 2017, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Toyota Automobile Museum

19600 Van Ness Ave Torrance, CA

*Featuring a presentation from and discussion with leaders from the

Torrance Refining Company

*No videotaping during the meeting

“Be a voice in your neighborhood, join and make a difference”

North Torrance Homeowners Association

Newsletter

The North Torrance Homeowners Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization; your contributions make a difference. PO Box 7218, Torrance, CA 90504

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See what’s inside:

Torrance Police, Fire Get New

Logos

Cherry Blossom Festival

City of Torrance Wins Trophy in

Rose Parade

Business and Professional

Supporters Directory

City Commissioner Opportuni-

ties to be Announced Soon

NTHA Membership

Update

If you haven't updated your mem-bership or would like to become a

new member, please complete our membership form via

ntha.org/join-ntha.html

Winter 2017

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New Year, New Look for Torrance Public Safety Both the Torrance Police Department and the Torrance Fire Department have updated the patches that they wear on their uniforms—check them out along with an explanation of the significance of the patch-es below! Torrance Police Department Torrance Fire Department TFD has incorporated the City of Torrance logo back into its shoulder patch which is encompassed by a red Maltese cross. The Maltese cross has a rich history of symbolizing a noble breed dedicated to serv-ing their fellow man. The Maltese cross is character-ized by 8 points on the cross. Each point of the cross represents a virtue that is relative to the job of a fire-fighter. The 8 points are: Observation - To constantly be aware Tact - To be professional in speech Dexterity - To be versatile Explicitness - To clearly communicate Perseverance - To never quit Sympathy- To treat others gently Gallantry - To step up when duty calls Loyalty - To be committed The patch also reflects TFD’s Class 1 Rating and the year 1912 when the department was established. TFD now has rockers located beneath the patch to identify certain specialty assignments (paramedic, hazmat, fire prevention). The new patch will now be worn on both shoulders of TFD’s work and dress uniforms.

The North Torrance Homeowners Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization; your contributions make a difference. PO Box 7218, Torrance, CA 90504

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You are invited to advertise in the NTHA Newsletter. To advertise, call Brandon Matson at (310) 938-5371, or email him at brm336@gmail.com

Legal Representation in areas of Family

Law and Criminal Defense. Offices of Re-

becca L. Stitt, Attorney at Law (310) 543-

9451.

NTHA Business and Professional Supporters Directory

Cherry Blossom Cultural Festival On Sunday, March 26, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., the City of Torrance invites the com-munity to attend the annual Cherry Blossom Cultural Festival where you are welcome to bring a blanket and sit amongst the blossoming cherry trees while listening to live music, playing games, and more. This FREE, family event will be held on the east side of Columbia Park at 4045 190th Street in Torrance, near the corner of 190th and Prairie. Food will be available for pur-chase.

Sponsors of the Cherry Blossom Festival include the City of Torrance; the Torrance Sister City Association; the North Torrance Homeowner’s Association, Torrance Craftsmen’s Guild and Soka Gakkai International, the Buddhist Association for Peace, Culture and Education. For additional information, call the Cultural Services Division, Community Services Department at (310) 618-2376 or visit the Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/TorranceCherryBlossom/?fref=ts. City of Torrance Wins Trophy in Rose Parade, Celebratory Dinner on Feb. 25

The City of Torrance was a winner in this year’s Rose Parade! Awarded for “best floral design of the Parade theme (35 feet in length and under),” the City of Tor-rance Float (pictured right) looked beautiful. To celebrate this great achieve-ment, the Torrance Rose Float Association invites Decorators, Members and Supporters to its Celebration Dinner, Annual Meeting and Installation of Officers and Board of Directors. See below for details.

Date: Saturday, February 25, 2017 Location: Torrance Cultural Arts Center, Toyota Meeting Hall, 3330 Civic Center Drive, Torrance, CA 90503 Time: 5:30 p.m. Cost: $15 per person Reservation notes: Mail your reservations and payment by February 14, 2017 to: Torrance Rose Float Association, ATTN: Celebra-tion Dinner, 3031 Torrance Blvd., Torrance, CA 90503. Make checks payable to the Torrance Rose Float Association. No tickets will be sold at the door. RESERVATIONS WILL BE HELD AT THE DOOR. No tickets will be mailed.

MACINTOSH Computer Training, han-

dling beginners through intermediate.

Rates are $30 per hour with a two hour

minimum. Glen Terry (310) 701-7211

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Interested in serving on a City of Torrance Commission?

The City Clerk’s Office will be announcing the next Commission Certification Training Class soon. If you would like to be placed on the interest list, please call or email the City Clerk’s Office for more information. 310-618-2870 or CityClerk@TorranceCA.Gov

Don’t forget to ask about the NTHA discount!